MIL-HDBK-504, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK: GUIDANCE ON SAFETY CRITERIA FOR INITIATION SYSTEMS (10 FEB 2004)

MIL-HDBK-504, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK: GUIDANCE ON SAFETY CRITERIA FOR INITIATION SYSTEMS (10 FEB 2004)., This handbook contains background and guidance information on the intent of the safety standards (MIL-STD-1316 and MIL-STD-1911) that are applied to munition initiation systems. It is intended for use by both government and contractor personnel. This handbook will document historical rationale for a number of requirements, in order to preserve them for future reference. This will allow proper judgment in those cases where technology changes may require tailoring of requirements. This handbook is also intended to provide information for developers to avoid known or common mistakes in the design of initiation systems.